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Clunes VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Clunes, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Clunes VIC is 1,844 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Clunes is $503 per week ($26,156 per year). Median rent in Clunes is $220 per week ($953 per month). Clunes has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Clunes has a population density of 12.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Clunes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clunes is $1,127.
There were 56 recorded offences in Clunes in 2025-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).
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Clunes Demographics
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Clunes Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Clunes Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Clunes Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Clunes Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Clunes Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Clunes Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Clunes Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Clunes Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Clunes Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Clunes Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Clunes Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Clunes Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Clunes Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Clunes Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Clunes School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Clunes Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Clunes Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Clunes Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Clunes How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Clunes Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Clunes Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Clunes Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Clunes Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Clunes Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Clunes Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Clunes Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Clunes Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Clunes Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Clunes Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Clunes When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Clunes Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Clunes Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Clunes Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Clunes Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Clunes Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 56 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Clunes Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clunes
What is the population of Clunes VIC?
The population of Clunes VIC is 1,844 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.2 people per km².Clunes is ranked #3,141 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Clunes?
The median personal income in Clunes VIC is $503 per week, or $26,156 per year.The median household income is $1,037 per week.Family income is $1,339 per week.Clunes is ranked #8,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Clunes?
Median rent in Clunes VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Clunes ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Clunes?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clunes VIC is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Clunes?
The median age in Clunes VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Clunes a good suburb to live in?
Clunes is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,844.The median income is $503/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20580. All dollar figures in AUD.